Dog Diet

More than two-thirds of dogs over three years old have some degree of dog dental disease — yet almost every article you find online tells you how to prevent it. Virtually none address what to actually feed a dog that already has a dog dental disease diet challenge. That is the gap this article fills. Diet alone cannot reverse existing periodontal disease, but what you feed your dog plays a critical role in slowing its progression, easing recovery after dental treatment, and protecting the organs downstream from chronic oral infection. ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is one of the few canine conditions where diet is not merely supportive — it is part of the treatment itself. A dog with EPI cannot digest food without direct dietary and supplemental intervention. Understanding the EPI dog diet is therefore the most important step any owner can take after diagnosis. This article focuses exclusively on the practical dietary management journey: enzyme incubation protocol, macro targets, cobalamin supplementation, and how to troubleshoot when the standard protocol isn’t working. ...

Hypothyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in dogs — and one of the most under-recognised by owners. If your dog is gaining weight despite normal food intake, seems chronically lethargic, keeps getting skin or coat problems, or feels cold all the time, an underactive thyroid may be the cause. Diet won’t cure hypothyroidism, but it plays a meaningful supporting role alongside the medication that will. What is hypothyroidism? The thyroid gland, a small structure in the neck, produces two hormones — thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) — that regulate the metabolic rate of virtually every cell in the body. When the thyroid underproduces these hormones, metabolism slows across the board. ...

Heart disease affects an estimated 10% of dogs, making it one of the most common conditions managed in veterinary cardiology. For many owners, a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or mitral valve disease (MVD) is alarming — and understandably so. But diet plays a meaningful supporting role alongside medication, and understanding the nutritional principles involved helps you make better decisions for your dog. The two main forms of canine heart disease Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common cardiac condition in dogs overall, and is especially prevalent in small breeds such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund, and Chihuahua. The mitral valve — which separates the left atrium and ventricle — gradually degenerates and leaks, reducing the heart’s pumping efficiency. ...

Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in dogs. Studies suggest that between 25 and 40 percent of dogs seen in veterinary practices are overweight or obese — yet most owners don’t recognise it. Extra weight isn’t just a cosmetic concern: it directly shortens your dog’s life and increases suffering from a range of serious conditions. The good news is that weight loss in dogs is entirely achievable with the right approach. ...